Upcoming Events

The Wellcome Trust HRB Clinical Research Facility, St. James’s Hospital will host “An Introduction to GCP” training courses for Investigators and Site Staff on 09.09.2019. Training takes place from 14.00-17.00 in the CRF Seminar Room. The course includes a brief introduction to the national regulatory framework, Principles of ICH-GCP, Investigator Responsibilities and Essential Documents. The course is delivered with a practical focus and provides workshops and opportunities for discussion. Certificates of attendance will be provided on the day. The training is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (3 CEUs).

The Organisation for Psychological Research into Stroke (OPSYRIS) special interest group is primarily (but not exclusively) for clinical and neuropsychologists researching in stroke rehabilitation. OPSYRIS also encourage links between research and clinical practice. The aim of the group is to facilitate research in psychological aspects of stroke rehabilitation, to provide research on stroke which informs clinical psychology practice and to promote the consideration of psychological factors in clinical stroke services. Annual meetings are held to promote communication between researchers, update the knowledge base and to facilitate new developments in clinical research. The next meeting will take place on 4th October 2019, hosted by the University of Oxford. More information about OPSYRIS can be accessed here.

Building on the success of 2017, the 5th International Clinical Trials Methodology Conference promises to be a unique opportunity for those working in clinical trials to meet and discuss the current issues within trials and trials methodology. The event will showcase the very latest in trials methodology research and offer plenty of valuable opportunities for networking. The Conference will also mark 10 years since the Network of Hubs for Trials Methodology Research began in 2009. A diverse programme will be prepared by the Scientific Committee and Education Committee, which promises to make this a highly rewarding and enjoyable meeting for all. The 2019 conference will take place in the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant and iconic seaside resorts, Brighton, located on the south coast of England. Brighton has attractions for all; including its world-famous Victorian pier, the grand the Neo-Oriental Royal Pavilion and the 450-foot i360 observation tower, which delivers breathtaking 360 degree views.

Electronic Health Records in Ireland – getting it right from the start

The field of eHealth and Electronic Health Records is entering an important phase in Ireland, particularly since the advent of Slaintecare. The Irish healthcare and research environments need to develop standardised, user-friendly solutions to provide access to people’s health information, and to facilitate appropriate sharing of health data.

Hosted as part of the Irish Platform for Patient Organisations, Science & Industry (IPPOSI)’s 2019 Theme of Patient Data, this conference offers a unique forum for discussions on how the design & development of eHealth technologies in Ireland can be based on people’s needs, with a focus on ethical sharing, patients’ privacy and respect for people’s choices and preferences.

Confirmed names include:

• Declan Noone, European Haemophilia Consortium
• Shane McKee, Belfast HSC Trust
• Mary Fitzsimons, FutureNeuro and Epilepsy Lighthouse Project
• Fran Thompson, eHealth Ireland and Office of the HSE Chief Information Officer
• Laura Magahy, Sláintecare
• Eilísh Hardiman, Children’s Hospital Ireland
• Dipak Kalra, EuroRec Institute
• Loretto Grogan, Office of the HSE Nursing and Midwifery Services Director

Further details on the schedule, and to register (free), are available here.

The Wellcome Trust HRB Clinical Research Facility, St. James’s Hospital will host “An Introduction to GCP” training courses for Investigators and Site Staff on 15.11.2019. Training takes place from 14.00-17.00 in the CRF Seminar Room. The course includes a brief introduction to the national regulatory framework, Principles of ICH-GCP, Investigator Responsibilities and Essential Documents. The course is delivered with a practical focus and provides workshops and opportunities for discussion. Certificates of attendance will be provided on the day. The training is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (3 CEUs).

Building on last year’s conference looking at new advances in stroke treatment, the 2nd SCTNI Annual Conference will take place on 22 November 2019 at the Richard Carmichael Lecture Theatre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Confirmed speakers to date include Prof Pierre Amarenco (Paris-Diderot Sorbonne University & Bichat Hospital), Prof Sarah Pendlebury (Oxford University & Consultant Physician at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), Prof Nikola Sprigg (Nottingham University & Honorary Consultant Physician for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust), and Prof Phil White (Newcastle University & Consultant Neuroradiologist). Further details will be added to the website once confirmed, or through the SCTNI Newsletter (request to sign-up for the newsletter here).  

The joint Public Health Annual Conference is hosted by the Centre for Public Health, Queens University Belfast, the Public Health Agency, the Health Service Executive Ireland, the Institute of Public Health in Ireland, and the Department of Health NI.

This year’s conference will focus on innovation in public health interventions, design and evaluation. The joint event aims to raise the profile of public health research, interventions and innovation, and engage local professionals, practitioners and researchers working in the broad field of public health. The day will provide an excellent opportunity to network across sectors and disciplines.

The UK Stroke Forum Conference is the largest multidisciplinary conference for stroke care professionals. The three day conference brings together over 100 expert speakers and researchers, all committed to improving stroke care. the conference gives attendees the opportunity to: 1. gain relevant accredited professional training; 2. find out the latest research and service developments; 3. learn about new innovations and services in the exhibition; 4. network with colleagues from across the entire care pathway; 5. showcase their work by submitting an abstract for presentation at the event. The next conference will take place 3rd-5th December 2019. More details, including calls for submission, will be available by the second half of the year.

7th ESO-ESMINT-ESNR Stroke Winter School will take place from 28 – 31 January 2020. ESO, together with ESMINT and ESNR, endorses a winter course for young stroke physicians and neuroradiologists on the topic of acute interdisciplinary stroke treatment. The primary goal of the ESO- ESMINT-ESNR winter school on acute interdisciplinary stroke treatment is to join European young stroke physicians and young neuroradiologists in order to enhance interdisciplinary management of patients with acute ischaemic stroke. A series of concentrated high quality teaching sessions and courses on acute stroke management will be offered at a low price. The secondary goal of the winter school is to perform “hands-on” courses for interventional neuroradiologists and special teaching sessions for stroke physicians. The winter school offers a unique method of teaching. Combining plenum sessions, discussions and technical training, it fosters improvement in treatment of cerebrovascular disease and advance research in this complex field, leading to technical developments.

Further information will be available in early autumn 2019 from the ESO-ESMINT-ESNR Stroke Winter School website here.

The European Stroke Organisation (ESO) is a pan-European society of stroke researchers and physicians, national and regional stroke societies and lay organisations that was founded in December 2007. The World Stroke Organization (WSO) has a mission to reduce the global burden of stroke through prevention, treatment and long term care. WSO is approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a non-governmental organisation for official relations. Join the ESO and the WSO for their jointly organised stroke conference in Vienna, 12-15 May 2020. This is your opportunity to be part of a new level of collaboration across Europe and the World.